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| Truman by Jean Reidy; illustrated by Lucy Ruth CumminsWhat it's about: Tiny tortoise Truman is about the size of “a small donut,” and he loves his human, Sarah, so much that when she leaves one day aboard a city bus, Truman resolves to escape his tank and go find her.
Who it’s for: children who love imagining what their pets do when they’re away.
Kids might also like: Thyra Heder’s Alfie, for another adorable, heartwarming, turtle's-eye view of the world. |
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Penguin flies home : a flight school story
by Lita Judge
What it's about: A companion to Flight School finds Penguin returning home to the South Pole, eager to impart his knowledge about the wonders of the sky, only to discover that his friends do not share his enthusiasm for flying.
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The pigeon has to go to school!
by Mo Willems
What it's about: The irrepressible Pigeon from the Caldecott Honor-winning Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! throws a fit over his worries about the first day of school, from heavy backpacks to finger paint on his feathers.
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If animals went to school
by Ann Whitford Paul
What it's about: The next installment in the series that includes If Animals Kissed Good Night and If Animals Said I Love You imagines what animals would do if they went to school and how they would spend their day in the classroom.
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Dragons from Mars go to school
by Deborah Aronson
What it's about: In a funny, rhythmic picture book about two unexpected schoolmates from outer space, the dragons from Mars are headed to school but soon realize that the challenges are greater than they expected.
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Click, clack, quack to school!
by Doreen Cronin
What it's about: In this charming addition to the award-winning Click, Clack series from the New York Times best-selling and Caldecott-winning team, Farmer Brown has been invited to be a guest at the elementary school’s Farm Day, but even though the animals have been practicing their best classroom behavior, they discover that they are not allowed in school, a rule they are determined to work around…
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| Up! How Families Around the World Carry Their Little Ones by Susan Hughes; illustrated by Ashley BarronWhat it is: From baskets to slings to the loving cradle of a mother's arms, this joyfully inclusive picture book looks at how family members carry babies in ten different parts of the world.
Why kids might like it: Younger children will relish the repetition of "upsy-daisy, baby!" on each spread, as well as the eye-catching colors and textures in the cut-paper illustrations. |
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| This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from Around the World by Matt LamotheWhat it is: a visual guide to everyday customs in India, Italy, Iran, Japan, Peru, Russia, and Uganda, as experienced by seven real kids.
What’s inside: Crisp digital illustrations give readers a wealth of cultural details to pore over as they learn about the different ways these seven children eat, play, get dressed, go to school, go to bed, and more.
Don’t miss: the final pages, which provide a glossary, notes, and photos of the kids and their families. |
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Homes around the world
by Clare Lewis
What it's about: Offers examples of different homes from around the world, including homes made of stone, homes made of grass, and homes built underground.
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Birthdays in different places
by Lauren McNiven
What it's about: Examines how birthdays are celebrated around the world, from the foods eaten at celebrations to the tradition of gift-giving.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Central Mississippi Regional Library System
100 Tamberline Street
Brandon, Mississippi 39042
601-825-0100
http://www.cmrls.lib.ms.us
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